17 candidates file nominations for Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi: A total of 17 candidates filed nominations on Monday for the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for December 4.

Office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer said that 17 candidates belonging to five parties, including BJP and CPI, along with independents, filed nomination papers in nine electoral districts of Delhi.

An official revealed that EC had received 21 applications from 17 candidates as two candidates from BJP had each filed two and four applications.

Twenty-three persons have so far filed nominations for the Assembly polls after the process for the same opened on November 9.

Shri Krishan, a sitting BJP MLA, filed four applications from Burari constituency.
In his affidavit, Krishan along with his wife, declared property of Rs 15.76 crore along with Rs 12 lakh in cash and deposits. They do not own any car or other vehicles.

Moreover, Krishan`s wife does not have a PAN card and does not file income tax returns.